this seems like a cheaper option, and they are telling me it has faster transfer than airport, is this true?

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It depends on your internet connection. I don't like the AE because it only has three ethernet ports, while the one linked above has four. One nice thing about the AE is that it can simultaneously handle g (like the iPod touch) and n devices (a standard notebook) without compromising speed.

AE is a nice piece of hardware, but you can usually find dual-band routers for a bit cheaper. I like my AE because I can connect an USB external HD to it and use it as a NAS. Other routers have this feature, but require you to install a Windows-only tool to use it.

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